Day Trip to the Japanese Gardens
While visiting family in the Chicago area, they recommended I visit Anderson Japanese Gardens. It is a hidden gem in the middle of Rockford, IL. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, this is it. It is such a tranquil, zenlike place to spend a couple of hours.
There are waterfalls, bridges, benches and multiple areas to relax. You have the option of joining a guided tour, or wandering about on your own. I chose to wander!
Such great care has been taken in creating an authentic Japanese Garden. They even have Koi fish in the ponds. Everything was so green, including the the water. It reminded me of split pea soup!
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